parking brake VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE 2007 Owner´s Manual

2007 Volvo C70
132 06 Starting and driving
Automatic transmission
Shift gate positions
Depress the button on the front of the gear selector knob to move the se\
lector between the R, N, D, and P
positions.
The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual sh\
ifting) and Drive (D) positions
while driving.
Gear selector positions
P - Park
Select the P position when starting or parking. In P, the transmission is mechanically blocked (Shiftlock).
Always apply the parking brake when parking.
CAUTION
The car must be stationary when selecting position
P.
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R - Reverse
The car must be stationary when shifting to position R.
N - Neutral
N is the neutral position. The engine can be started, but no gear is sele\
cted. Apply the parking brake when
the car is stationary with the gear selector in N.
133 06 Starting and driving
Automatic transmission
NOTE
If the gear selector is in the Neutral position and the car has been at \
a standstill for at least 3 seconds
(regardless of whether the engine is running or not), the gear selecto\
r will be locked in Neutral.
In order to move the gear selector to another position:
1. Turn the ignition key to position II (if the engine is not already r\
unning).
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Move the gear selector to the desired position.
D - Drive
D is the normal driving position. The Drive position offers 6 forward gea\
rs.The car automatically shifts
between the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration an\
d speed. The car must be at a
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Before raising the car
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Put the gear selector in Park (P).
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large s\
tones.
4. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the\
tool bag.
5. With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wh\
eel nuts 1/2 - 1 turn by exerting
downward pressure. Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.
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169 07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
Positioning the jack1
There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car.
6. Position the jack correctly in the attachment (see illustration abov\
e) and crank while simultaneously
guiding the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must be\
flat on a level, firm, non-slippery
surface.
7. Before raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly positi\
oned in the attachment.
1Not included on models equipped with the tire sealing system.
WARNING
l The jack must correctly engage the jack attachment.
l Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
l Never allow any part of your body to be extended under a car supported b\
y a jack.
l Use the jack intended for the car when changing a tire. For any other jo\
b, use stands to support the
car.
l Apply the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park (P) position.
l Block the wheels standing on the ground, use rigid wooden blocks or larg\
e stones.
l The jack should be kept well-greased.
Removing the wheel
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Temporarily repairing a flat tire
Before using the tire sealing system, observe the following:
WARNING
l Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating.
l Keep the tire sealing system kit away from children.
l The vehicle's engine should be running when the tire sealing system is u\
sed to avoid battery drain.
Therefore, be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place befo\
re using the system.
l Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving t\
raffic.
l Apply the parking brake.
l Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire.
172 07 Wheels and tires
Tire sealing system
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two stages
l In the first stage, the hole is sealed by pumping sealing compound into \
the tire. The car is then driven a
short distance to distribute the sealing compound in the tire.
l In the second stage, the tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjust\
ed if necessary.
Stage 1 - Sealing the hole
Peel off the speed limit sticker (1) and affix it to the steering whee\
l hub where it will be clearly visible to
the driver.
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l Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
l The optional Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. \
These bulbs should always
be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer.
l Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by an authorized V\
olvo service technician.
l Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo s\
ervice technician:
- Courtesy (dome) lighting
- Reading lights
- Glove compartment lights
- Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
- Bi-Xenon headlights
199 09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/\
low beam, parking light, turn
signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to pos\
ition 0.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
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electrically operated 90-91
heated
84
manual adjustment
88
whiplash protection system
26-27
Fuel filler cap
6
Fuel filler door
6, 56, 126
unlocking manually
56
Fuel gauge
47
fuel level warning light
50
Fuel requirements
125, 126
Fuses
208-214
G
Gasoline requirements
125-126
Generator warning light
51
Glove compartment
101
locking
115
Gross vehicle weight
161, 237
H
Hand brake (parking brake)
66
Hard top
92-97
Hazard warning flashers
65
Headlights
55
high beam flash
57
switching between high/low beams
57
washers
60
Heated front seats
84
Home safe lighting
57, 73
HomeLink Universal Transceiver
74-77
Hood, opening
189
I
Ignition switch
128
Immobilizer
108, 129
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Loading the vehicle 149
Locking functions
109
locking the vehicle from the inside
114
valet locking
112
Long distance trips
124
Long loads
105
Lug nuts
165
M
Maintenance
186
performed by the owner
187
Malfunction indicator light
50
Manual transmission
131
Memory function (power seats)
90-91
Mirrors
defroster
84
power
71
rearview
69-70
MP3 files, playing
228
O
Occupant safety
12
Occupant weight sensor
21-23
Octane requirements
125-126
Oil
changing
191
specifications
239-240
Oil pressure warning light
51
On call roadside assistance
244
Opening the trunk from the inside
116
P
Paint touch up
182
Park assist
140-141
Parking brake
66
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